REQUEST FOR QUOTE 70Z08524Q40171B00

QUOTE DUE NLT: 07/18/2024, 12 PM EST

ITEM REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE:  AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

NAICS 333914

EMERGENCY PURCHASE

1.    This is an UNRESTRICTED combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services | Acquisition.GOV and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Request for Quote number in header applies and is used as the solicitation number. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016.
3. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, (vendor must have an active registration in SAM.Gov prior to award) which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.
4. Payments are NET 30 and will be made in accordance with the FAR 52.232-25 Prompt payment clause 52.232-25 Prompt Payment. | Acquisition.GOV.
5. All acquisitions expected to exceed $10k can also be found on SAM.GOV under the same solicitation/RFQ listed in the header.
6. The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
7. The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement for the following items:

Vendor shall provide:

VENDOR NAME:

VENDOR ADDRESS:

VENDOR SAM.GOV UEI:

VENDOR PHONE:

VENDOR EMAIL:

ALL ITEMS LISTED IN THE BELOW PARTS LIST AND NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE AUTHORIZED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM USCG SFLC TECHNICAL EXPERTS.

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NSN: 4320 01-667-3440

DESCRIPTION: PUMP, SEAWATER

MFG NAME: CATERPILLAR, INC.

PART_NBR: 480-7095

QUANTITY: 1 EA

UNIT PRICE: _______________

TOTAL PRICE (Shipping must be included): ____________

** Total cost shall have delivery and any Freight charges to zip code 21226 included. **

** SHIPPING: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED. **

DESCRIPTIVE DATA:

NEWLY DESIGNED WLB MDE SEA WATER PUMP

PACKAGING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS:

EACH PUMP SHALL BE PRESERVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CATERPILLAR, INC. STANDARDS AND INDIVIDUALLY PACKED AND MARKED IN ITS OWN ASTM-D6251 TYPE III, CLASS 1 WOOD-CLEATED PANELBOARD SHIPPING BOX OR ASTM-D6880 CLASS 2 HEAVY DUTY SCREWED WOODEN BOX.

MARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129R, BAR CODE IAW ISO/IEC 16388-2007, CODE 39 SYMBOLOGY.

PACKAGE LABEL MUST CONTAIN:

ITEM NAME

PART NUMBER

NSN

QNTY (EXAMPLE 1 EA)

COND-A

CONTRACT NUMBER / ORDER NUMBER

POC: MICHAEL MOONEY

E-MAIL: [email protected]

PH: 571-607-6027

ITEM REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE:  AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

If unable to meet required delivery date, please provide DD: ________

- NO SUBSTITUTIONS.

Are you able to meet packaging requirements? Yes ___  No ____

** Total cost shall have delivery and any Freight charges to zip code 21226 included. **

** SHIPPING: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED. **

SHIP TO:

                 DIRECT DELIVERY

                 USCGC MAPLE (WLB 207)

                 2301 E. FORT MACON ROAD

                 ATLANTIC BEACH, NC 28512

                 ZZ52104192W534

Preparation For Delivery

All material must be shipped to U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room- BLDG 88, Baltimore, MD, 21226 for this Purchase Order. Material must be accompanied by an itemized packaging list securely attached to the outside of the shipment.

All packing lists shall cite the Purchase Order Number with the packaging in such a manner to ensure identification of the material provided.

Material shall be packed for shipment using Military Packaging, for examples in packaging please reference MIL-STD-2073-1E. Material must be packaged in such a manner as to afford adequate protection to the item against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment from the supply course to Surface Forces Logistics Center locations.

Packaging shall provide adequate protection for warehouse storage and shipments from the warehouse.

All Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 3pm.

Please make sure that any changes in Delivery Timeframes or tracking information get sent to [email protected]

U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED LABEL SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN)
• ITEM NAME
• PART NUMBER
• PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
• THE WORDS “COAST GUARD SFLC MATERIAL” CONDITION (A)
• QUANTITY AND UNIT OF ISSUE (I.E) (1-EA)

Invoicing In IPP

It is now a requirement that all invoicing for Purchase Orders will now be entered and processed through https://www.ipp.gov. 

All invoices must contain the following information: CG contract number, vendor’s invoice number, vendor’s UEI, UEI & TINs number, cage number, PO item number, description of supplies or services, unit prices and extended totals (INVOICES FOR PURCHASE ORDERS AWARDED BY SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER, BALTIMORE ARE TO BE SUMITTED AS NON-PO IN IPP).

To submit an invoice, vendor must have access to www.ipp.gov. Additionally, a copy of the invoice must also be sent to the PO Issuing Office at: [email protected]

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

(i)           1. "Brand name" of product: Caterpillar, Inc

(ii)          2. Description of "brand name" product: PUMP SEAWATER, NSN: 4320-01-667-3440, P/N: 480-7095, Quantity: 01

(iii)         3. Name of manufacturer of "brand name" product: Caterpillar, Inc., CAGE: 11083

(iv)         4. The "brand name" provided is to identify the standard of quality necessary. Equivalents will be considered. _X__NO  (If no, please complete Nos. 5 and 6.)

(v)          5. If the answer to No. 4 is "No" please complete the following.

(vi)         Only the "brand name" item specified will meet the Government’s needs:

(vii)        __X__ A. Because patent rights, copyrights, proprietary secret processes, control of certain materials or components providing a superior utility or capability that cannot be obtained from similar products.

(viii)       __X__ B. Because program requirements cannot be modified so that competitive products or services may be used.

(ix)         __X__ C. Because the product or service is unique and easily established as one of a kind.

(x)          Please explain:

(xi)         This pump was custom designed for the U.S. Coast Guard to correct leaks and premature failures on the original pump used on WLB-225 class buoy tenders, and to include required parts that were not included in the original pump configuration. Only the OEM or its authorized distributors possess the manufacturing data and supply channels needed to deliver this item. The Government does not possess the proprietary detailed technical data needed to evaluate other brands for compatibility.

(xii)        6. If the answer to No. 4 is "no," please indicate other reasons for restricting competition:

(xiii)       In accordance with Commandant Instruction M4130.6B, Coast Guard Configuration Management Manual, it is very important to maintain cutter configuration. Use of Other than OEM brand products would entail development of a new engineering change, as required by CGTO PG-85-00-900-G, Joint Surface Forces Engineering Change Process Guide. This is a lengthy process requiring months of reviews, approvals, and prototyping, during which time the existing equipment would not be supported.